Michael Baker

Chief Strategist

Michael joined Dunham+Company in 2014. With nearly two decades of experience in marketing and fundraising, Michael helps clients increase their global impact through integrated fundraising.

Early in his career, he worked with an advertising agency that served some of the largest retailers in the country. He then transitioned into working with nonprofits at two marketing and fundraising agencies.

Michael went on to work with World Vision US as the Director of New Donor Acquisition. While there, he brought in more than 60,000 new donors through direct mail, the gift catalog, and radio campaigns. He also was responsible for the strategies behind some of their most successful fundraising campaigns.

Prior to joining Dunham+Company, Michael worked at the Children’s Medical Center Foundation in Dallas. He oversaw all communications, as well as the annual fund. Today he serves our clients by providing strategic insight and support to their fundraising campaigns.

Michael graduated from Texas A&M University with a BBA in Marketing and Management. He is married and has two daughters and two sons.

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